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Evaluation of Utility Relocation Costs and Best Management Practices: Final Report: SCDOT Research Project 684
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2014-05-21
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TRIS Online Accession Number:01610857
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Edition:Final Report
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Abstract:In recent years, the SCDOT has experienced a significant variation in estimated costs for the relocation of utilities on many projects. This has led to cost overruns and caused headaches for the district engineers responsible for the projects. Through meetings with SCDOT personnel and utility provider representatives it was determined that a standardized cost estimate form combined with improved change order management and cost management strategies was needed. Recently submitted estimates were analyzed and rated on multiple criteria to generate a list of “poor”, “good”, and “excellent” estimates. The “excellent” estimates provided insight into the development of the standard estimate form and the deficiencies noted in all of the estimates were addressed in the standard. The standardized cost estimate form should be simple, easy to use, and flexible for use on all types of utility relocation projects. It is recommended that this format be used by all utility companies on all utility relocation cost estimates submitted to the SCDOT. This report presents the standardized estimate format and makes recommendations for improvements to the SCDOT’s cost management database while utilizing cost management best practices. Further recommendations involve incorporating a utility relocation program within the safety office to encourage active participation of utility owners in resolution of severe safety problems, as well as standardizing CAD plan mark-up procedures for early project development to aid in obtaining more accurate estimates. Finally, a pilot unit cost database was developed from Progress Energy and Black River estimates and provides the basis for entry of historical cost data for checking the validity of cost estimates.
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